[xmca] neoformation

Elina,
I see you use the word "neoformation." This is not a common word in
English. The OED Online tells me it is a medical word which can mean new
tissue which has grown over a wound, or a tumour or such like.
It is possible to see what LSV means when he applies this concept to
psychology and child development, but can you explain a bit more of the
connotations of the word to a Russian, please?
Andy
At 11:55 PM 19/01/2008 -0500, you wrote:
>I had no intention to stir any either/or thinking... I agree, there should
>be no false dichotomies. As for El'konin-Davydov curriculum and development
>as a subject of learning activity, there are definitely a lot of
>publications, including even publications from Kharkov laboratory ( See
>Lampert -Shepel, E. (September-October, 2003) (Ed.) Learning Activity.
>*Journal
>of Russian and East European Psychology, *41(4)). galina tsukerman has a
>fantastic book 'Types of communication ( interaction) in teaching and
>learning [obuchenii]", sorry I do not remeber the exact translation of this
>book's title into English. The title reminds Davydov's book " Types of
>generalizations in teaching and learning"
>
>In my previous e-mail I was questioning the existence of studies addressing
>the claim of direct transfer of the abilities developed in the course of
>quasi-research/learning activity/inquiry to other spheres of life including
>moral and ethical decision-making, emotional and social development, etc. We
>had long conversations with Davydov, Repkin, Galina Tsukerman and others on
>this issue and there were numerous observations that children educated in
>the school laboratories ( E-D curriculum) were active learners, questioning
>the status quo, capable to work collaboratively, comfortable with
>uncertainty, skilled to conceptualize the unknown areas of study, quite
>comfortably ascending from abstract to concrete...:-) Daniil Elkonin in his
>scientific diaries argues that each 'neoformation' developed in the course
>of becoming a subject of leading activity transforms the system of
>relationships among previously internalized 'neoformations', and such
>transformation is qualitative. For example, mastery of theoretical thinking
>during the learning activity thansforms the
>previously internalized 'imagination.' If anyone knows specific studies
>addressing this issue, I would highly appreciate the references.
>
>Anyway, from the previously expressed suggestions and contexts of learning
>here are some possibilities to collaboratively explore development/learning;
>
>1. Cross-cultural perspective/ conceptualizing tendencies and meanings in
>development/learning. What are cross-cultural tendencies in
>development/learning emerging from practicing various Vygotsky's inspired
>teaching/research/play/work? ( San Diego, Helsinki, Seoul, New York, Moscow,
>...other? or virtual cultures/contexts of being?)
>
>2. Teaching and learning in CHAT tradition and life-long learning. ( i was
>excited with the concept in Russia, but English word makes me
>depressed...life-long learning sounds as sentence in court...sorry,
>reflection on the side)
>
>3. David's idea of new data and old masters, i.e. questioning/critical
>analysis/ development of foundational ideas of development and learning (
>CHAT) with new data and new perspectives.
>
>4. "Virtually there..." , collaborations in time and space, new forms of
>co-being and their impact on the course of learning and development...
>
>5. other?
>
>These are just a few thoughts that I irresponsibly suggest...use or discard
>if they are out of the context of your thinking...
>Elina
>
>
>On Jan 19, 2008 9:19 PM, Mike Cole <lchcmike@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > How about we avoid either/or thinking?
> > Re Davydov/Elkonin.
> >
> > YES, we all need to know about it.
> > But the idea that there is no evidence out there about its claims is kind
> > of
> > odd to
> > me. I know a LOT has to be missing,
> >
> > BUT
> >
> > Special issueS of J Russian and East European psych have been devoted to
> > VVD,
> > and then to people like Galina Tsukerman. the American work of Jean
> > Shmittau?
> > Why is there an either/or choice here?? Restricted number of signs?
> > mike
> >
> > PS-- Lets hear if for creative spellers and willing contributors!
> >
> > On Jan 19, 2008 5:49 PM, Emily Duvall <emily@uidaho.edu> wrote:
> >
> > > No worries Elina, your question is interesting as well... :-)
> > > I've just been detached from the listserv for a bit.
> > > ~ Em
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: xmca-bounces@weber.ucsd.edu [mailto:xmca-bounces@weber.ucsd.edu ]
> > On
> > > Behalf Of Elina Lampert-Shepel
> > > Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2008 1:12 PM
> > > To: eXtended Mind, Culture, Activity
> > > Cc: mcole@weber.ucsd.edu; David Preiss
> > > Subject: Re: [xmca] Re-cycling the idea of a collaborative papers
> > >
> > > Thanks, David and Helen! Emily, I am sorry I distracted the discussion
> > > with
> > > my question!
> > > Elina
> > >
> > > On Jan 19, 2008 3:13 PM, Emily Duvall <emily@uidaho.edu> wrote:
> > >
> > > > Mike, could you include direction re finding that discussion? I've
> > been
> > > > out of the loop at bit lately.
> > > > ~ Em
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Emily Duvall
> > > > Assistant Professor Curriculum & Instruction
> > > > University of Idaho, Coeur d'Alene
> > > > 1000 W. Hubbard Suite 242 | Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
> > > > T 208 667 2588 | F 208 667 5275 emily@uidaho.edu | www.cda.uidaho.edu
> > > >
> > > > He only earns his freedom and his life, who takes them every day by
> > > storm.
> > > > -- Johann Wolfgang Goethe
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: xmca-bounces@weber.ucsd.edu [mailto:xmca-bounces@weber.ucsd.edu]
> > > On
> > > > Behalf Of Mike Cole
> > > > Sent: Friday, January 18, 2008 7:59 PM
> > > > To: David Preiss
> > > > Cc: eXtended Mind, Culture, Activity
> > > > Subject: Re: [xmca] Re-cycling the idea of a collaborative papers
> > > >
> > > > Nice that others are interested in the proposed collective article
> > > idea.
> > > > I would think that checking out the discussion on development between
> >
> > > > San
> > > > Diego and Helsinki, Kellog and studens and Blunden,
> > > > both his article and ppt presention would be good place to start to
> > > > connect.
> > > >
> > > > mike
> > > >
> > > > On Jan 18, 2008 4:17 PM, David Preiss <davidpreiss@uc.cl> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Mike,I would be delighted to contribute to as well! What might be
> > the
> > > > > skeleton of the article? It is such a broad topic!David Preiss
> > > > >
> > > > > On Jan 18, 2008, at 8:49 PM, MARK DE BOER wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Dear Dr. Cole,
> > > > >
> > > > > I'd be interested in this collective article... I am not as well
> > read
> > > as
> > > > > others, but my experience in the classroom might be of some
> > > assistance.
> > > > >
> > > > > Best,
> > > > >
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> > > > > David Preiss, Ph.D.
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> > > Elina Lampert-Shepel
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> > > violin string is supposed to do - to produce music. So I take it,
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>Elina Lampert-Shepel
>Assistant Professor
>Graduate School of Education
>Mercy College New Teacher Residency Program
>Mercy College
>66 West 35th Street
>New York, NY 10001
>(212) 615 3367
>
>I have on my table a violin string. It is free. I twist one end of
>it and it responds. It is free. But it is not free to do what a
>violin string is supposed to do - to produce music. So I take it,
>fix it in my violin and tighten it until it is taut. Only then it
>is free to be a violin string.
> Sir Rabindranath Tagore.
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